Leeton, NSW 2705 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Leeton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2705, home to 9,170 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Narrandera local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 450 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,170
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,425 /week
- Median personal income
- $763 /week
- Median family income
- $1,844 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Leeton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Farrer
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Leeton High School
- Leeton Public School
- Parkview Public School
- Gralee School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 20 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 78 bus stops
- Palm Av At Tindle Lane
- Palm Av Opp Tindle Lane
- Palm Av Before Dooley Lane
- Palm Av After Dooley Lane
- Leeton Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 48 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 55.7% of the 4,736 resolvable premises in Leeton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 14.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 55.7%
- Fixed Wireless: 29.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 882 across postcode 2705 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 254 violent offences, 166 theft, 127 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Leeton?
Leeton (NSW 2705) had 9,170 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Leeton local government area.
What is the median rent in Leeton?
The median advertised rent in Leeton is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Leeton?
Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Leeton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Leeton High School (0.5 km), Leeton Public School (0.6 km), Parkview Public School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Leeton?
Leeton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Leeton?
Across postcode 2705, 882 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (254), theft (166), property damage (127). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Leeton?
79 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Leeton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 20 bus stops, 1 train stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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